Implementation: the key to successful innovation

Innovation is not just about generating great ideas - effective implementation is crucial. Building a workplace culture that supports creativity can make all the difference in turning an idea into a successful innovation. A culture of innovation involves investing in organizational capability, workplace culture, and employee capacity for creative thought. Collaboration, encouraging proactive thinking, and valuing solutions-based thinking are key components of an innovation culture. A positive culture supports each step in the innovation implementation process. There are seven steps to innovation implementation: strategic direction, inspiration, ideation, proof of concept, pilot, rollout & production, and measurement & feedback. Building a supportive workplace culture can help to overcome resistance to change and avoid innovation failures.